US Bridges

State Route 1 over Jfk Drive

Good

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-001-4.45-SF · Structure no. 34 0022

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Jfk Drive is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 1 over Jfk Drive in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,073 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesJfk Drive
Location04-SF-001-4.45-SF
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates37.77064, -122.47903
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,000 (2019)
Projected traffic116,073 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Jfk Drive built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Jfk Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Jfk Drive carry?

About 81,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Jfk Drive?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Jfk Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.